Liezl Cruz-Hou

Liezl Cruz-Hou is a seasoned professional in housing policy and health education, currently serving as a Housing Policy Analyst at the Santa Clara County Housing Authority since July 2017, where responsibilities have included training and outreach development. Previous experience includes a role as a Course Instructor at San Jose State University, teaching upper division courses in health science, and various positions at LifeMoves, including Program Coordinator and Job Preparedness Specialist Intern, where programming for homeless clients was developed and managed. Notable work also includes significant contributions to human trafficking prevention at YWCA Silicon Valley and health education at Planned Parenthood, highlighting expertise in community outreach and program development. Liezl holds a Master’s Degree in Public Health from San Jose State University and a Bachelor of Science in Community Health from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign.